GMCC and Welling at Bangkok RHVAC

Products and solutions for multi-scenario applications help expand global business portfolio

BANGKOK, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On September 7, 2022, the Bangkok Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (RHVAC) 2022 exhibition held in Bangkok. As two brands of Midea Industrial Technology, GMCC and Welling shared a booth at the event where they showcased energy-efficient, green, low-carbon compressors and motors, with the aim of providing Southeast Asian consumers with products and technical solutions for domestic and commercial refrigeration and HVAC applications.

GMCC and Welling at Booth EH104 of BANGKOK RHVAC
GMCC and Welling at Booth EH104 of BANGKOK RHVAC

Over recent years, Midea Industrial Technology relying on its core technologies, innovative R&D team, strong supply chain system and other advantages in the home appliance field, has been aggressively rolling out its global business expansion. Its factories in Ayutthaya and Pathum Thani, Thailand serve as the base for supplying customers throughout Southeast Asia. In 2021, GMCC and Welling exported from the two Thai factories a total of 10.78 million components for use in ventilation, cooling and refrigeration equipment, an increase of 80.57% over four years earlier. The huge growth in export activities has meant a major boost for the two firms’ international roadmap.

GMCC compressors – with a focus on high reliability, low noise, and a wide range of application scenarios

GMCC’s rotary, scroll and reciprocating compressors were all on display at the exhibition. The extensive portfolio of rotary compressors supports the use of green refrigerants, with high energy efficiency, compact size and high reliability, and can be used in a variety of scenarios including both residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigerators, freezers and heating equipment.

In the light commercial exhibit display area, GMCC showcased its products made in China and Thailand. GMCC has developed a series of compressors using R404A, R513A and R449A refrigerants to meet the needs of users in Thailand for light commercial applications requiring stable operation under harsh working conditions. These products, with innovative design for high reliability and high energy efficiency, are suitable for use in more critical scenarios such as healthcare and logistics.

Welling motors – incorporating a variety of technologies, with plans to further expand capacity

Welling also showcased its lightweight, compact, low-vibration, low-noise and high-efficiency inverter air conditioner motors, air conditioner drainage pumps, light commercial air conditioner motors and refrigerator fans at the exhibition. Of note is that the Ayutthaya factory in Thailand will soon add three to five motor production lines, with an annual production capacity of 2 million units once put into operation. The production lines will produce ECM and impeller motors to provide capacity support for overseas expansion.

Abiding by the mantra that “technology drives everything”, the two Midea Industrial Technology brands, GMCC and Welling, backed by their technical strength, plan to further expand their global reach by developing products and solutions for multi-scenario applications tailored to the differentiated needs of consumers in the world’s many markets.

Nature’s Miracle, a Leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture Industry, to be Listed on Nasdaq Through Business Combination with Lakeshore Acquisition II Corp.

  • Nature’s Miracle is a fast-growing agriculture technology company providing services to growers in Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) settings in North America;
  • Nature’s Miracle provides hardware as well as software to design, build and operate various indoor growing settings including greenhouse, vertical farming and indoor-growing spaces;
  • Nature’s Miracle, through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Visiontech Group, Inc. and Hydroman, Inc., provides grow lights as well as other hydroponic products to hundreds of indoor growers in North America;
  • Nature’s Miracle has also developed a robust pipeline to build commercial-scale greenhouse in the U.S. and Canada to meet the growing needs of fresh and local vegetable products. The Company offers turnkey solutions to its operating partners by providing design, construction and hardware installment services;
  • Nature’s Miracle has established its first manufacturing footprint in North America with its grow-light assembly plant in Manitoba, Canada and is expecting to set up additional manufacturing/assembly facilities in North America;
  • The implied pro-forma enterprise value of the combined company is approximately $265 million, assuming no redemptions from the trust account. The business combination is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023;
  • This transaction is expected to accelerate Nature’s Miracle’s development of commercial greenhouse in the U.S. and Canada.

UPLAND, Calif., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Miracle Inc. (“Nature’s Miracle”), a leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture Industry, and Lakeshore Acquisition II Corp. (“together with its successors, Lakeshore”) (Nasdaq: LBBB) today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Merger Agreement”). Upon closing, the combined company is expected to change its name to Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc. and its common stock is expected to be traded on the Nasdaq Global Market.

Management Comments

“In the face of global energy shortage, food security, drought and life-style change, Nature’s Miracle is excited to offer an alternative farming mode which saves transportation cost, reduces irrigation water requirements by up to 90% and ensures fresh and local supply of produces for health-conscious consumers. We have developed a robust pipeline of greenhouse projects in the U.S. and Canada for the next twenty-four months,” said Tie “James” Li, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nature’s Miracle. “By combining with Lakeshore, Nature’s Miracle will be able to tap into the public equity and debt market to fund its aggressive growth plan going forward. We look forward to working with Lakeshore team to complete the transaction and to list on Nasdaq.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Nature’s Miracle on its public company journey,” said Bill Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeshore. “After learning of Nature’s Miracle’s business model and its position in the rapidly growing Controlled Environment Agriculture market, we immediately realized the vast potential for the Company’s growth in this very important market segment.”

Key Transaction Terms

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Nature’s Miracle will merge with LBBB Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lakeshore (the “Merger”), with Nature’s Miracle surviving and Lakeshore acquiring 100% of the equity securities of Nature’s Miracle. In exchange for their equity securities, the stockholders of Nature’s Miracle (the “Company Stockholders”) will receive an aggregate number of shares of common stock of Lakeshore (the “Merger Consideration”) with an aggregate value equal to: (a) two hundred thirty million U.S. dollars ($230,000,000), minus (b) any Closing Net Indebtedness (as defined in the Merger Agreement).

The Merger has been approved by the boards of directors of each of Lakeshore and Nature’s Miracle. The Merger will require the approval of the stockholders of Lakeshore and Nature’s Miracle and is subject to other customary closing conditions, including a registration statement on Form S-4 being declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023.

Advisors

Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC. is acting as legal advisor to Nature’s Miracle and Loeb & Loeb is acting as legal advisor to Lakeshore. Maxim Group is acting as M&A advisor to Lakeshore.

Management Presentation

A presentation made by the management teams of both Nature’s Miracle and Lakeshore regarding the transaction will be available on the websites of Nature’s Miracle at https: //www.Nature-Miracle.com and Lakeshore at https://www.lakeshoreacquisition.com/tzzy. Lakeshore will also file the presentation with the SEC in a Current Report on Form 8-K, which will be accessible at www.sec.gov.

About Lakeshore Acquisition II Corp.

Lakeshore Acquisition II Corp. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.

About Nature’s Miracle Holdings Inc.

Nature’s Miracle is a fast-growing agriculture technology company providing services to growers in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) industry which also include vertical farming in North America. The Company offers integrated solutions which include hardware as well as software to design, build and operate various indoor growing settings including greenhouse and indoor-growing spaces. Nature’s Miracle, through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Visiontech Group, Inc. and Hydroman, Inc., provides grow lights as well as other hydroponic products to hundreds of indoor growers in North America. Nature’s Miracle has also developed a robust pipeline to build commercial-scale greenhouse in the U.S. and Canada to meet the growing needs of fresh and local vegetable products. The Company offers turnkey solutions to its operating partners by providing the design, construction and hardware installment services; Nature’s Miracle has established its first manufacturing footprint in North America with its grow-light assembly plant in Manitoba, Canada and is expected to set up additional manufacturing/assembly facilities in North America.  

Important Information About the Proposed Business Combination and Where to Find It

This press release relates to a proposed business combination between Lakeshore and Nature’s Miracle. A full description of the terms of the business combination will be provided in a Registration Statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement to be filed with the SEC by Lakeshore. The proxy statement will be mailed to Lakeshore’s shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting at the shareholders’ meeting relating to the proposed transactions. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed business combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed business combination. Lakeshore’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement and the amendments thereto and other documents filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about Nature’s Miracle, Lakeshore and the proposed business combination. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 and the proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC, once available, may be obtained without charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a written request to Lakeshore, 667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065.

Participants in the Solicitation

Lakeshore, certain shareholders of Lakeshore, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Lakeshore’s shareholders with respect to the proposed business combination. A list of the names of Lakeshore’s directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Lakeshore is contained in Lakeshore’s registration statement on Form S-1, which was filed with the SEC and is available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a written request to Lakeshore, 667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065. Additional information regarding the interests of such participants will be contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement for the proposed business combination when available.

Nature’s Miracle and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Lakeshore in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement for the proposed business combination when available.

Forward-looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal U.S. securities laws with respect to the proposed business combination between Lakeshore and Nature’s Miracle, the benefits of the transaction, the amount of cash the transaction will provide Nature’s Miracle, the anticipated timing of the transaction, the services and markets of Nature’s Miracle, our expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures, competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities, future plans and intentions, results, level of activities, performance, goals or achievements or other future events. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “potential,” “intend,” “estimate,” “should,” “plan,” “predict,” or the negative or other variations of such statements, reflect our management’s current beliefs and assumptions and are based on the information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Lakeshore’s securities; (ii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed by Lakeshore’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by Lakeshore; (iii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the approval of the business combination agreement by the stockholders of Lakeshore, the satisfaction of the minimum cash amount following any redemptions by Lakeshore’s public stockholders and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals; (iv) the lack of a third-party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transaction; (v) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; (vi) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Nature’s Miracle’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; (vii) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of Nature’s Miracle; (viii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Nature’s Miracle or Lakeshore related to the business combination agreement or the proposed transaction; (ix) the ability to maintain the listing of Lakeshore’s securities on a national securities exchange; (x) changes in the competitive industries in which Nature’s Miracle operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Nature’s Miracle’s business and changes in the combined capital structure; (xi) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts and other expectations after the completion of the proposed transaction, and identify and realize additional opportunities; (xii) the risk of downturns in the market and Nature’s Miracle’s industry including, but not limited to, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; (xiii) costs related to the transaction and the failure to realize anticipated benefits of the transaction or to realize estimated pro forma results and underlying assumptions, including with respect to estimated stockholder redemptions; (xiv) risks and uncertainties related to Nature’s Miracle’s business, including, but not limited to risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Nature’s Miracle; risks related to Nature’s Miracle’s limited operating history, the roll-out of Nature’s Miracle’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to implement its business plan and scale its business; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to develop products and technologies that are more effective or commercially attractive than competitors’ products; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to maintain accelerate rate of growth recently due to lifestyle changes in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic; risks of increased costs as a result of being a public company; risks relating to Nature’s Miracle’s being unable to renew the leases of their facilities and warehouses; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to grow the size of its organization and management in response of the increase of sales and marketing infrastructure; risks relating to potential tariffs or a global trade war that could increase the cost of Nature’s Miracle’s products; risks relating to product liability lawsuits that could be brought against Nature’s Miracle;; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to formulate, implement and modify as necessary effective sales, marketing, and strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to expand internationally; acceptance by the marketplace of the products and services that Nature’s Miracle markets; and government regulations and Nature’s Miracle’s ability to obtain applicable regulatory approvals and comply with government regulations. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of proxy statement, when available, and other documents filed by Lakeshore from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and neither Nature’s Miracle nor Lakeshore assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Neither Lakeshore nor Nature’s Miracle gives any assurance that either Lakeshore or Nature’s Miracle, or the combined company, will achieve its expectations.

Non-solicitation

This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential business combination or any other matter and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Lakeshore, Nature’s Miracle or the combined company, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Contacts

info@nature-miracle.com

Source: Lakeshore Acquisition II Corp.

“Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team” Debuts New Players Including Tsubasa Ozora and Rivaul Wearing Official FC Barcelona Uniforms

TOKYO, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will hold the FC Barcelona Official Campaign starting Friday, September 9th. During the campaign period, new players Tsubasa Ozora, Rivaul, Gordoba Gonzales, and Pedro Fonseca will debut wearing FC Barcelona official kits. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.

Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will hold the FC Barcelona Official Campaign starting Friday, September 9th. During the campaign period, new players Tsubasa Ozora, Rivaul, Gordoba Gonzales, and Pedro Fonseca will debut wearing FC Barcelona official kits. There will be various in-game campaigns to celebrate this collaboration so be sure to see the announcements for more details.
Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will hold the FC Barcelona Official Campaign starting Friday, September 9th. During the campaign period, new players Tsubasa Ozora, Rivaul, Gordoba Gonzales, and Pedro Fonseca will debut wearing FC Barcelona official kits. There will be various in-game campaigns to celebrate this collaboration so be sure to see the announcements for more details.

FC BARCELONA OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN Login Bonus
Login every day to the game during the event period to receive great rewards.

FC BARCELONA Selection Transfer
Rivaul, Gordoba Gonzales, and Pedro Fonseca wearing the FC BARCELONA official kit debut as new players in this Transfer.

FC BARCELONA OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN Daily Scenario
Users can complete these limited scenarios once a day during the event period. Clear the scenario to receive points and medals to exchange for amazing items.

FC BARCELONA OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN Event Mission
During the event period, complete the Event Missions to earn great rewards.

FC BARCELONA 2022/2023 Official Kits Added to Dreamball Exchange
The Dreamball Exchange is getting an update with the FC BARCELONA 2022/2023 home, away, GK uniforms. Users can exchange Dreamballs to collect them.

Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Supported OSes: Android™ 4.4+, iOS 10.0+, HarmonyOS 2.0+
Genre: Head-to-head football simulation game
Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)
Supported Regions: Global (Excludes Japan and Mainland China)
Official Website: https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/en
Official Twitter Account: @tsubasaDT_en
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tsubasaDTen 
Official YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgOPO7kIQ35YzB7SBIQoWQ/
Official Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/6tyEs48
Copyright: ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA
                   ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA/TV TOKYO/ENOKIFILM
                   © KLabGames

Download here:
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1293738123 
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.captain283.global 
AppGallery: https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C105375049

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Source: KLab Inc.

MMTEC, Inc. Announces Half Year 2022 Unaudited Financial Results

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MMTEC, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTC) (“MMTEC”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”), a China based technology company that provides access to the U.S. financial markets, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

First Half 2022 Summary

  • Revenues increased by 44.64% from $507,048 to $733,400 as a result of the increase in software sales revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
  • Gross profit increased by 41.53% to $622,910 as compared to $440,140 for the same period in 2021, while the gross profit margin was 84.93%, as compared to 86.80% for the same period in 2021.
  • Loss from operations was $2,927,617 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $1,835,262 for the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in operating expenses. We increased the size of and level of spending on support team for our investment banking business, fund management services business and software sales business. We accrued litigation loss contingency of $450,000 to settle with FINRA.
  • Net loss was $2,887,201 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to net loss of $2,367,612 for the same period of 2021.
  • Loss per share both on a basic and fully diluted basis were $0.92 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to loss per share on a basic and fully diluted basis of $0.99 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Xiangdong Wen, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, commented, “Our revenue increased to $733,400 for the first half of 2022 as a result of our increased sales force in our software sales business. The company ramped up investment banking team spending. Loss from operations increased significantly as a result of the increase in size of, and level of spending on, our support teams for our investment banking and fund management services businesses.”

Mr. Wen continued, “As for the Company’s future strategy, we will actively promote cooperative relationships with Chinese companies listed in the US and provide them with financing, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory services. In addition, we will attempt to further increase the construction of investment banking teams, provide high-quality services, and continue to expand the market.”

Operating Results for Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

Revenues

We derive our revenues from: (1) data services and related technical support (the “Market data services”); (2) software sales and related technical support, which are primarily software to facilitate stock trading and clearing (the “Software sales”); (3) commissions through customer securities transactions (“Commissions”); and (4) fund management services as the administrator of the fund (“Fund management services”).

The following tables illustrate the Company’s revenue by revenue type:

  For the six months Ended June 30,

2021

2022

  US$

  US$

 Market data services

85,635

71,928

 Software sales

646,052

 Fund management services

79,610

12,145

 Commissions

341,803

3,275

  Total revenues

507,048

733,400

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue consists primarily of internal labor cost and related benefits, and other overhead costs that are directly attributable to services provided.

Cost of revenues increased by $43,582, or 65.14%, to $110,490 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $66,908 for the same period last year. The increase in cost of revenues is directly linked to the 100% increase of software sales revenues. Revenue from commissions is presented as net revenue with no associated cost of revenues.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit was $622,910 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing gross margin of 84.93%, as compared to 86.80% for the same period in 2021.

Operating Expenses

During the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, operating expenses included selling and marketing, payroll and related benefits, professional fees, and other general and administrative expenses.

Selling and Marketing Costs

All costs related to selling and marketing are expensed as incurred. Selling and marketing costs increased by $790,027, or 813.24%, to $887,173 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $97,146 for the same period last year.

Payroll and Related Benefits

Payroll and related benefits totaled $1,022,931 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $669,299 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $353,632.

Professional Fees

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, professional fees primarily consisted of audit fees, legal service fees, financial consulting fees and other fees associated with being a public company. Professional fees totaled $696,556 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $837,457 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of $140,901.

Other General and Administrative Expenses

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, other general and administrative expenses were $943,867 and $671,500, respectively. The increase in other general and administrative expense was mainly attributable to the increase of $450,000 in litigation loss contingency, which represented an estimated fine of $450,000 from FINRA investigation; this was partially offset by the decrease in training fee, computer and internet expense, and ETC clearing costs.

Loss from Operations

For six months ended June 30, 2022, loss from operations amounted to $2,927,617, as compared to loss from operations of $1,835,262 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $1,092,355, or 59.52%, which was mainly attributable to the increase in selling and marketing costs, payroll and related benefits and litigation loss contingency. As a result of the expansion of the Company’s overall business scale, the Company increased the size of and level of spending on support team for investment banking business, fund management services business.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) includes interest income from bank deposits, other income, impairment loss on long-term investment, and foreign currency transaction gain (loss). Other income totaled $40,416 for six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to other expense of $532,350 for six months ended June 30, 2021, a change of $572,766, which was mainly attributable to the decrease in impairments of long-term investment.

Income Taxes

We did not have any income taxes expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 since we did not generate any taxable income in these two periods.

Net Loss

As a result of the factors described above, our net loss was $2,887,201, or $0.92 per share (basic and diluted), for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Our net loss was $2,367,612, or $0.99 per share (basic and diluted), for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of our parent company, MMTEC INC., MM Future Technology Limited, MM Fund SPC, HC Securities (HK) Limited, MMBD Trading Limited, MMBD Investment Advisory Company Limited, Fundex SPC and MM Global Securities, INC, are the U.S. dollar, and the functional currency of Gujia (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). The financial statements of our subsidiaries whose functional currency is the RMB are translated to U.S. dollars using period end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, average rate of exchange for revenue and expenses and cash flows, and at historical exchange rates for equity. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions are included in the results of operations. As a result of foreign currency translations, which are a non-cash adjustment, we reported a foreign currency translation loss of $55,780 and a foreign currency translation gain of $23,720 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This non-cash loss had the effect of increasing our reported comprehensive loss.

Comprehensive Loss

As a result of our foreign currency translation adjustment, we had comprehensive loss of $2,942,981 and $2,343,892 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Financial Condition

As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash of $7,023,053, compared to $11,206,220 as of December 31, 2021. Total working capital was $9,708,668 as of June 30, 2022, compared to working capital of $12,720,191 as of December 31, 2021.

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $4,153,241, compared to $1,431,474 for the same period last year. Net cash used in investing activities was $6,036 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $8,806 for the same period last year. Net cash provided by financing activities was $nil for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $14,637,200 for the same period of last year.

As an entity that operates in the financial industry in China and the United States, the Company finds itself subject to the challenges posed by the ongoing tension in the trade relations between the countries.

Shares Authorized and Issued

The Company is authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.01 per share. This takes into account the 1-for-10 reverse stock split on the Company’s common stock that was effectuated on July 13, 2022.

There were 3,137,001 common shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. This takes into account the 1-for-10 reverse stock split on the Company’s common stock that was effectuated on July 13, 2022.

Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, MM Global is engaged in various trading and brokerage activities on a principal and agency basis through a clearing broker. As a regulated FINRA broker-dealer, MM Global is subject to regulatory trading inquiries and investigations to determine whether any violations of federal securities or FINRA rules may have occurred. MM Global has responded to FINRA inquires and is subject to an investigation conducted by FINRA. In June 2022, FINRA’s Department of Enforcement concluded its investigation and alleges that there have been violations of the federal securities laws and FINRA rules. The Company intends to settle and as of September 9, 2022, the settlement negotiations are still in process. The Company assesses the likelihood of adverse outcome to the matter, as well as the range of probable losses to the extent losses are reasonably estimable. The Company records accruals to the extent that management concludes a loss is probable and the financial impact, should an adverse outcome occur, is reasonable estimable. As of June 30, 2022, the Company accrued a liability of $450,000 that represents the total estimated amount the Company expects to pay to settle this matter.

Other than MM Global, we are currently not involved in any legal proceedings; nor are we aware of any claims that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Recent Developments

On July 13, 2022, the Company implemented a 1-for-10 reverse stock split. As a result of the reverse split, on July 27, 2022, the Company received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) confirming that the Company had regained compliance with NASDAQ’s minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The Company regained compliance with NASDAQ’s requirements when the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock was at or above $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days.

On August 10, 2022, Company entered into a common stock purchase agreement, which was subsequently amended and restated on August 12, 2022 (the “Purchase Agreement”), with VG Master Fund SPC (“VG”). Subject to specified terms and conditions, the Company may, from time to time during the term of the Purchase Agreement, sell to VG up to the lesser of (a) $6.0 million of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and (b) the maximum amount of securities the Company is permitted to issue under its existing shelf registration statement, which was declared effective by the SEC on July 21, 2020. In consideration for VG’s entry into the Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 53,334 shares of common stock to VG on or about August 17, 2022.

Follow on offering

On August 24, 2022, the Company’s shelf registration statement for up to $300,000,000 in securities was declared effective by the SEC. Under this shelf registration statement, we may offer and sell from time to time up to an aggregate of $300,000,000 of common shares (issued separately or upon exercise of warrants), warrants, debt securities, and units of the Company’s securities.

Notice

Rounding amounts and percentages: Certain amounts and percentages included in this press release have been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this press release have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures, but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, certain percentage amounts in this press release may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in the financial statements. In addition, certain other amounts that appear in this press release may not sum due to rounding.

About MMTEC, Inc.

Headquartered in Beijing, China, we mainly focus on investment banking and asset management, providing customers with one-stop and all-round financial services. In addition to traditional incubation and investment in domestic and foreign companies listed in the United States, we also launched the HiFund platform to attract global institutional and individual investors to invest in the most competitive Chinese assets.

More information about the Company can be found at: www.haisc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may”, “will”, “intend”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “project”, “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company’s statements regarding its continued growth, business outlook, and other similar statements are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and its subsequent filings. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

MMTEC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN U.S. DOLLARS)

As of

June 30,
2022

December 31,
2021

(UNAUDITED)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,023,053

$

11,206,220

Accounts receivable, net

466,812

194,856

Loan receivable, net

2,100,000

2,100,000

Security deposits – current portion

6,947

102,326

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,350,400

245,021

Total Current Assets

10,947,212

13,848,423

 NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

Security deposits – non-current portion

163,572

29,460

Property and equipment, net

222,302

267,433

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,100,379

442,185

Total Non-current Assets

1,486,253

739,078

Total Assets

$

12,433,465

$

14,587,501

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Deferred revenue

$

$

123,434

Salary payable

234,035

276,356

Accrued liabilities and other payables

699,556

372,168

Operating lease liabilities – current

304,953

356,274

Total Current Liabilities

1,238,544

1,128,232

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Operating lease liabilities – non-current

786,178

107,545

Total Non-current Liabilities

786,178

107,545

Total Liabilities

2,024,722

1,235,777

 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: 

Common shares ($0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares
authorized; 3,137,001 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021)

31,370

31,370

Additional paid-in capital

29,884,600

29,884,600

Accumulated deficit

(19,494,855)

(16,607,654)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(12,372)

43,408

Total Shareholders’ Equity

10,408,743

13,351,724

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

$

12,433,465

$

14,587,501

MMTEC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(IN U.S. DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)

For the six
months Ended

For the six
months Ended

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2021

 REVENUE

$

733,400

$

507,048

 COST OF REVENUE

110,490

66,908

 GROSS PROFIT

622,910

440,140

 OPERATING EXPENSES:

Selling and marketing

887,173

97,146

General and administrative

Payroll and related benefits

1,022,931

669,299

Professional fees

696,556

837,457

Other general and administrative expenses

943,867

671,500

Total Operating Expenses

3,550,527

2,275,402

 LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

(2,927,617)

(1,835,262)

 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

Interest income

19,663

526

Impairment loss on long-term investment

(583,497)

Other income

2,576

66,940

Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)

18,177

(16,319)

Total Other Income (Expense)

40,416

(532,350)

 LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

(2,887,201)

(2,367,612)

 INCOME TAXES

 NET LOSS

$

(2,887,201)

$

(2,367,612)

 COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:

NET LOSS

(2,887,201)

(2,367,612)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 Foreign currency translation adjustments

(55,780)

23,720

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

$

(2,942,981)

$

(2,343,892)

 NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and diluted

$

(0.92)

$

(0.99)

 WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

Basic and diluted

3,137,001

2,386,088

 MMTEC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN U.S. DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)

 For the Six
Months Ended

 For the Six Months
Ended

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2021

 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 Net loss

$

(2,887,201)

$

(2,367,612)

 Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operations to

 net cash used in operating activities:

 Depreciation expense

39,024

14,322

 Impairment loss on long-term investment

583,497

 Noncash lease expense

163,218

168,733

 Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)

(18,177)

35,464

 Gain on extinguishment of debt

(41,548)

 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 Operating lease liabilities

(193,925)

(214,724)

 Accounts receivable

(278,617)

(124,368)

 Security deposits

(41,604)

 Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(1,115,439)

516,649

 Deferred revenue

(121,382)

 Salary payable

(37,390)

(5,695)

 Accrued liabilities and other payables

338,252

3,808

 NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(4,153,241)

(1,431,474)

 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 Purchase of property and equipment

(6,036)

(8,806)

 NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

(6,036)

(8,806)

 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 Proceeds from issuance of stocks

14,637,200

 NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING
ACTIVITIES

14,637,200

 EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS

(23,890)

(19,245)

 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS

(4,183,167)

13,177,675

 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – beginning of
period

11,206,220

1,425,926

 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – end of period

$

7,023,053

$

14,603,601

 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:

 Cash paid for:

 Interest

$

$

 Income taxes

$

$

 NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:

 Remeasurement of the lease liabilities and
right-of-use assets due to lease modification

$

830,860

$

For Media Enquiries: 

Jessie Chang
jessie@xgujia.com

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Stories of Chinese Craftsman’s Spirit – A Feast for Your Eyes: Exquisite Artisan Chinese Pastries by Chef Zhao

BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2022  /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on CPC centenary:

On a July day in 2022, two international students came to visit Huilian Zhao, head pastry chef at Beijing Minzu Hotel, to learn how to make creatively shaped Chinese pastries. The two students are Yisheng Zhang from Mali and Sisi Yang from Costa Rica.

Upon their arrival, they tasted some of the creatively shaped pastries made by Chef Zhao. They are stunned by the exquisiteness and great taste of these food. Yang exclaimed over a one that looks exactly like an apple, and Zhang kept saying “yummy” after tasting a “walnut”. And then, Chef Zhao began to show them how to handmake a walnut-shaped pastry. Under his  guidance, the two students soon got the hang of it. “Awesome!” Yisheng murmured exultingly.

Besides, these pastries also reflect good wishes. The beautiful walnut-shaped pastry signifies “harmony and beauty”, as, in Chinese, the first character of “walnut”(hetao) is the homonym for “harmony”(he). If paired with an apple, it will mean world peace, as the Chinese word they formed is pronounced the same as “peace”(heping). “How brilliant! These pastries not only look beautiful, but also convey good wishes,” Yang said admiringly.

When asked how he started his career in pastry-making, Huilian Zhao replied smilingly, “I began to be interested in it when I saw a chef demonstrate how to make pastries at a Mid-Autumn Festival. I can’t help marveling at the exquisiteness of the artisan food. Since then, I began to love it. ” Mr. Zhao, who was then just asked to work temporarily in the workshop due to chef shortages, wouldn’t have thought that he would become a pastry chef later and pursue the career for the rest of his life. Today, many foreigners, attracted to his delicate pastries and superb craftsmanship, have come to visit him,wanting to see him at work.

Creatively delicate pastries made by Chef Zhao, which used to be served just for ordinary customers in a Beijing hotel, have now been in the state banquet menu and started to be known to the world.  Huilian Zhao is presenting, in his own way, to the world the great charm of Chinese pastries. Chef Zhao is much more than a national master in pastry. He is also one of the Chinese artisans representing the spirit of craftsman.

After this hands-on experience, the two international students learned the basic procedure for making creatively shaped Chinese pastries, and more importantly, gained a better understanding of the Chinese craftsman spirit, the very working attitude seen in Huilian Zhao, who kept pursuing excellence in pastry-making in the hope of spreading Chinese pastries exhibiting oriental beauty and Chinese-style elegance all over the world.

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2022 Vehicle Displays & Interfaces Symposium and Exhibition Features Head-Up Displays and Other Human/Machine Interface Advances

DETROIT, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Metropolitan Detroit Chapter of the Society for Information Display (SID) has announced that the 29th Annual Vehicle Displays & Interfaces symposium and exhibition will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, September 27 and 28, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. Registration and hotel reservations are now open. This year the conference takes place in a new location, the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel.

The annual symposium is designed for the sharing of information among designers, engineers, scientists, technologists, researchers, and system integrators of land, air, sea, and space vehicle displays and display components. Vehicle Displays & Interfaces has become the primary venue for information exchange among experts in the automotive display industry.

“We’re excited to be presenting so many vehicle display innovations this year,” says Silviu Pala, chair of the Vehicles & Interfaces Symposium and Exhibition, “particularly in the areas of head-up displays and new display solutions for both auto interiors and exteriors. Last year marked our return to an in-person show, and we are pleased to report that this year, paper submissions have increased by 45% and exhibits by 29%.”

The 2022 technical program features presentations from the global display, HMI, vehicle systems, photonics, academic, and vehicle OEM communities. Peer-reviewed papers will provide in-depth knowledge and insights on the latest scientific advances, most recent breakthroughs, and potentially revolutionary applications. Symposium session topics include New Display Solutions; Display Metrology; Touch HMI and Driver Interface; Head-Up Displays; and Display Systems and Lighting.

Other highlights include a keynote address from Andrew Poliak, Chief Technology Officer of Panasonic Automotive Systems, and a tutorial on holographic windscreen displays from representatives of both Ceres Holographics and Texas Instruments.

The event’s popular automotive-focused market session will be chaired by Silviu Pala, who is from Automotive Display, and also by Michael Boyd from Yazaki North America. Expert market analysts who will speak include Kyle Davis of IHS Markit, Jennifer Colegrove of Touch Display Research, Inc., Bob O’Brien of Display Supply Chain Consultants, and You Xiang Wu of Omdia Research.

Last but not least, there will be an exhibition featuring companies from the vehicle display industry, with a block of time dedicated to exhibitor presentations.

Links:
To review the symposium program and exhibitor list, go to www.VehicleDisplay.org
To register, go to www.VehicleDisplay.org
To secure an exhibitor booth, contact Danielle Rocco at drocco@pcm411.com.

About SID Vehicle Displays & Interfaces Detroit Symposium and Exhibition:
Vehicle Displays & Interfaces is presented by the Metro-Detroit Chapter of SID (Society for Information Display) www.SID.org. By exclusively focusing on the advancement of electronic display and visual information technologies, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry’s best new products. The organization’s members are professionals in the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing and sales.

LIVEHIRE AND HIREGENICS LAUNCH 3 NEW DIRECT SOURCING PROGRAMS TO PREMIER FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES

MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — LiveHire, the globally-leading Direct Sourcing and Total Talent platform, and HireGenics, a recognized thought leader in the design, implementation, and delivery of Talent Acquisition Solutions, have successfully launched Direct Sourcing programs for 3 Global Fortune 500 companies. The clients are recognized as a premier international airline, the world’s largest independent production company of liquids and natural gas, and a renowned insurance provider.

Through the intersection of LiveHire’s state-of-the-art technology, and HireGenics’ comprehensive service offerings, companies can leverage their brand to attract, engage, and hire workers of all skills and classifications through the establishment of a private, Branded Talent Community. By creating a centralized talent repository in a dynamic community environment, applicants encounter a transformative candidate experience and companies achieve the global visibility required to build and execute complex workforce planning strategies across their enterprise.

Contingent labor accounts for over 40% of the total workforce today and consists of all types of experience and skill levels. Companies are recognizing the important role that contingent workers play in their overall workforce planning strategy. 

Katie Bussey, Sr. Vice President, and Direct Sourcing practice leader at HireGenics commented, “Onboarding a contingent worker today in your organization is a user of your products, services, or employee tomorrow.” This has led procurement and talent acquisition stakeholders to seek innovative solutions that expand their talent reach while also creating exceptional candidate experiences, she said. 

“Technology plays a critical role in separating a good Direct Sourcing solution from a great one. We were meticulous in evaluating Direct Sourcing technology providers to find a platform that we felt was next level in the space”, she said. “We were also seeking a true partner that is customer-centric and hungry to revolutionize how companies acquire talent. HireGenics selected LiveHire as our strategic partner and together we are already seeing the results that a great solution can produce for our clients”.  

LiveHire’s technology was recently recognized as a Market Leading Platform by Ardent Partners, a leading resource and advisory firm, in their Direct Staffing Platforms Technology advisor report which evaluated the digital staffing solutions marketplace.

“Our partnership with HireGenics has enabled organizations to reach high-quality talent by combining the best in Direct Sourcing technology with Hiregenics’ experienced Talent Curation and concierge services team,” says Christy Forest, LiveHire CEO. “Our customers are experiencing faster response times, improved quality of hires, reduction in overall cycle time, and a significant reduction in their total cost of workforce (TCOW) as a result of our solutions”, she said.

LiveHire will be showcasing their Direct Sourcing platform at the CWS Summit in Dallas, Texas on September 19-20, 2022 at booth #325.

HireGenics will be showcasing their workforce management solutions at the CWS Summit in Dallas, Texas on September 19-20, 2022 at booth #201

About LiveHire

LiveHire is a globally-leading recruitment and direct sourcing platform – enabling clients to attract and engage both permanent employees and contingent workers to deliver Total Talent and Direct Sourcing solutions. LiveHire offers an award-winning candidate experience and provides talent-on-demand through its unique talent pooling and 2-way text messaging functionality, having successfully enabled end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through to hire of diverse workforces for over 200 clients across 20 verticals globally. For more information, visit www.livehire.com/us.

About HireGenics

HireGenics is a Workforce Management company headquartered in Duluth, GA. A certified MBE, HireGenics provides comprehensive workforce solutions designed to optimize access to high quality talent using multi-channel talent and sourcing strategies. Specialties include Managed Service Programs (MSP), Direct Sourcing, Employer-of-Record/Payrolling, IC Compliance, RPO, and SOW Management. Many of these solutions are provided through a consolidated model that allows each client to classify all spend as tier 1 diversity. HireGenics also holds a Top-Secret facility security clearance and has many clients in the government contractor sector, aerospace & defense, and heavily regulated industry space. www.hiregenics.com

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ChipMOS REPORTS AUGUST 2022 REVENUE

HSINCHU, Sept. 8, 2022  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services (“OSAT”), today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of August 2022.  All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$30.38 to US$1.00 as of August 31, 2022.

Revenue for the month of August 2022 was NT$1,715.1 million or US$56.5 million, a decrease of 12.0% compared to July 2022 and a decrease of 28.5% compared to August 2021. The Company noted that the sequential and year over year declines in its August revenue are consistent with the near-term demand and inventory adjustments impacting the broader semiconductor industry.

Consolidated Monthly Revenues (Unaudited)

August 2022

July 2022

August 2021

MoM Change

YoY Change

Revenues

(NT$ million)

1,715.1

1,948.0

2,399.3

-12.0 %

-28.5 %

Revenues

(US$ million)

56.5

64.1

79.0

-12.0 %

-28.5 %

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as ‘believes,’ ‘expects,’ ‘anticipates,’ ‘projects,’ ‘intends,’ ‘should,’ ‘seeks,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘future’ or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, due to various factors. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC.

Contacts:

In Taiwan

Jesse Huang

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

+886-6-5052388 ext. 7715

IR@chipmos.com

In the U.S.

David Pasquale

Global IR Partners

+1-914-337-8801

dpasquale@globalirpartners.com

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Apple Announces 2nd Generation AirPods Pro – Twice the Noise Cancelling

Whenever new earbuds launch, they are always compared to the Apple AirPods Pro. For some reason, the Apple AirPods Pro has become so popular that it becomes a default benchmark for wireless earbuds in one way or another. Sure, you can get better premium noise cancelling earbuds from other manufacturers. For some reason though, the Apple AirPods Pro has become a reviewers go to when comparing premium headphones.

While it is not the best noise cancelling earbuds available from Apple, it is one of the most well-rounded noise cancelling earbuds you can find in the market today. Its noise cancelling performance is significantly better than plenty of what you can get in the current market. Its sound quality is not the best you can find in the market, but it is good; well-rounded and balanced. It does not have the best battery life in the market too, but it is also significantly better than plenty of the offerings you can find in the market.

The new Apple AirPods Pro launched just last night is a follow-up to one of the most successful earbuds products a manufacturer can make in the current market. In that sense, Apple finds no reason to redesign the ever so popular AirPods Pro. In that sense, everything looks the same with the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro.

H2 Processors – Better Noise Cancelling, Better Sound

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Though it looks the same, the internals have changed slightly, for the better of course. It now packs Apple’s H2 audio processing chip. In terms of noise cancelling capabilities, Apple says that this is able to reduce up to twice more loud environmental noise than before. There are no exact measurements to these things, so we can only take their word for it until we test them ourselves.

The H2 chip not only enhances the noise cancelling feature of the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) though. It also works with the new low-distortion drivers and custom amplifier to deliver richer bass and clearer sounds across an even wider dynamic range. They also included an extra-small tip for a better and more comfortable fit for an even wider range of listeners. Obviously, you can go out and make custom tips for yourself for the perfect fit, if you want.

The transparency mode has been improved too. They call it Adaptive Transparency now and the feature cleverly cuts out loud environmental sounds or at least reduces them to ensure that your ears are always protected even when you turn on transparency mode. Of course, it still allows users to interact with other people in that mode.

Other improvements include Personalised Spatial Audio, when you pair the device with the latest iPhone with TrueDepth camera. Using the TrueDepth camera, Apple tunes Spatial Audio and tailors the experience for your ears specifically. In that sense, users can truly enjoy Spatial Audio the way they are meant to be enjoyed with dynamic headtracking.

Touch Controls – Finally

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Source: Apple

They have also added touch controls to the stem of the second-generation AirPods Pro, something sorely lacking from the previous generation earbuds. Via the touch controls, users can easily change volumes, change music, answer phone calls, and more without touching their smartphones. To make it even more seamless with iPhones, the EarPods Pro features instant pairing with a new dedicated Airpods section in the iOS interface to control the AirPods Pro (2nd generation).

Longer Lasting

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Source: Apple

They have managed to extend the battery life of the AirPods Pro as well with the new-generation headphones. A single charge allows users to use the AirPods Pro for up to 6 hours at a time. The Case provides up to five more charges allowing for up to 30 hours of music playback. That is six hours more than before. In addition to that, the case can now be charged with an Apple Watch charger, MagSafe charger, or even a Qi-certified charging mat. Even the case is now sweat and water resistant to make it more suitable for gym use.

Easier to Find

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Source: Apple

To locate the earphones, you can use a U1-enabled iPhone to find their case with guided directions. To ensure that you can find it, there are speaker holes on the case now to emit loud tones so that you just have to follow the sound of the AirPods Pro to find it. It also comes with a lanyard loop, if you want to make sure you will always find it. For those who wants to personalize their AirPods further, you can now engrave your AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with Memoji, Animoji, and select stickers.

Price and Availability

The Apple AirPods Pro will be available in select regions from the 9th of September 2022. It will set you back US$ 249 (MYR 1,099*), which is about the same as the previous generation Apple AirPods Pro. Obviously it will only be available in white with no other colour options in store. There are no confirmed availability date for Malaysia at this point though. Still, it is available for viewing in their Malaysian website, which also means that they are planning to bring it in for sure.

*Official Malaysian Pricing

Apple Launches the Watch Series 8 and Watch SE – The Better Best-Seller

Unfortunately for Android Wear fans, the Apple Watch is the best-selling smartwatch to date. There is a good reason for that though. Apple’s Watch just works, and it does that very well. Every iteration of the Apple Watch is even better than ever before. That case is also true for the latest Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE.

watchOS 9

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The latest Apple Watch 8, Watch SE, and even Watch Ultra come with Apple’s latest watchOS 9. There are no fundamental change in terms of its fundamental interface and looks. The added features for watchOS 9 includes international roaming that allows the Watch to be constantly connected to a network even when you are travelling abroad. Users with AFib conditions can also turn-on the AFib History feature if it is available in their region. The digital Compass App has also been redesigned to show even more information than before. There is a new Workout app too in watchOS 9 that allows in-session views with segments, splits, elevation, and even more precise workout data. Sleep tracking on the new operating system (OS) is also even better than before with more accurate and more comprehensive sleep data on tap. There is even a new Medications interface on the Apple Watch that helps users manage and track their medication schedules via the Health app.

Crash Detection

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Source: Apple

Apple has pioneered safety technology on the smartwatch with fall detection in their previous Apple Watch. Now, the Apple Watch is even better than before with Crash Detection. The gyroscope and accelerometer on the latest Apple Watch is even more powerful than before. Apple also had to develop entirely new algorithms to allow the Apple Watch to understand car crashes better and to detect when users are in one. They had to simulate various car crashes in test labs to ensure that the Apple Watch can detect when users are involved in a head-on collision, rear-end impact, side-impact, and even rollovers just based on the gyroscopic, acceleration, barometric, GPS, and sound data. After the fact, Apple Watch will check in with its users, like when it detects a fall. If the user does not respond within the next 10 seconds, emergency alert will be sent out to relevant services and even your emergency contacts. Of course, it works best with iPhones.

Even Longer Battery Life

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One of the bigger complaints about the older Apple Watches is its dismal battery life. For the new Apple Watch Series 8, Apple has said that the device can last up to 18 hours, technically an entire day. Apple has also included a new Low Power Mode that is supposed to extend the device’s battery life to up to 36 hours (Watch Series 8) by limiting selected sensors and power-hungry features like always-on display.

More Health Centric Sensors

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You still get all the sensors that are previously found on the Apple Watch Series 7. There is a brand-new sensor that is mainly used to monitor women’s health though. It is a dual sensor that detects body temperature. The two sensors measure two different temperatures at two different points of the watch, one at the back of the watch and the other right under the display. This way, Apple Watch can capture its users body temperature whilst reducing bias from outside environment.

The new added feature also improves sleep health detection by the Apple Watch. The Apple Series Watch 8 samples wrist temperature every five seconds and is so sensitive it measures changes as small as 0.1oC. The Health App allows the users to monitor their sleep health and changes due to exercising, jet lag, or even sickness.

Apple Watch SE

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The Apple Watch SE, while is the most accessible Apple watch, is no less powerful than the new Apple Watch Series 8. It still packs the latest S8 SiP processor found in the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. You also get International Roaming alongside Crash Detection features that the Series 8 and the Ultra gets. The only visual difference is that the SE gets a back case made with nylon composite material alongside the aluminium case making it the lightest Apple Watch available currently. The Apple Watch SE also only comes in 40mm and 44mm variants.

Price and Availability

The Apple Watch SE will be available in select regions from the 16th of September 2022 onward. You can choose between midnight, starlight, and sliver colour options. The new Apple Watch SE will set you back US$ 249 (MYR 1,199*) onward. For more information on the Apple Watch SE, you can visit their website.

The Apple Watch Series 8 will be available in select regions also from the 16th of September 2022 onward. You can choose between aluminium (Starlight, Midnight, Silver, PRODUCT RED) and stainless steel (Silver, Graphite, Gold) cases and various band, including the NIKE and Hermès edition bands for the Apple Watch Series 8. Prices start from US$ 399 (MYR 1,899*). If you want to know more about the Apple Watch Series 8, you can visit their website.

*Official Malaysian Pricing